About the Run Like a Viking Virtual Challenge 5K/10K/Half Marathon
This is a virtual challenge tied to the National Nordic Museum, so you run, walk, bike, kayak, or skateboard wherever you like and log your miles throughout the month. There is no set course, no start line, and no crowd. You pick the distance that suits you and move however works. The Museum encourages dressing like a Viking, which is optional but clearly the spirit of the thing.
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Distances & Start Times
5 Miles8/1/2026 00:01$45
10 Miles8/1/2026 00:01$45
13.1 Miles8/1/2026 00:01$45
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